This document provides information on radiographic procedures for imaging the cervical spine, including: 1. It outlines different projection views for the cervical spine - anteroposterior, open mouth, lateral, and oblique views. 2. It describes the anatomy of the cervical spine, including the 7 cervical vertebrae and their features, as well as curvature and flexibility. 3. It provides images and discusses techniques for each cervical spine view, including patient positioning, centering, collimation, and evaluation criteria.

2. Objective Conditions: Lecture and discussion on the anatomy and positioning of the cervical spine. Performance: The student will: 1. Define terms related to anatomical structures and positioning. 2. Identify the bony anatomy of the cervical spine. 3. Describe the AP, AP open mouth, lateral and oblique positions of the cervical spine.

3. Agenda Cervical Spine A. Projections/Positioning of the Cervical Spine 1. Anteroposterior (AP) 2. Open Mouth 3. Anteroposterior / Obliques Posterioanterior 4. Lateral (Lat) B. Anatomy 1. 7 cervical spine 2. Related Articulations

5. Breakdown of Vertebrae 7 12 5 5 FUSED http://www.anatomyatlases.org/bonebox/spine.shtml

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10. Scoliosis

12. Bone View

13. Lumbar-Thoracic Rad

17. C2 Vert. Axial Cross Section (inferior view) BODY Transverse Foramen Inferior Articular Facet Lamina Transverse Process Vertebral Canal Spinous Process

18. C2 Vert. Axial Cross Section (superior view) Superior Articular Facet Dens/Odontoid Transverse Process Lamina Verterbral Column Spinous Process

19. CT/MR Cervical Spine

22. AP Projection

28. Lateral View

29. Lateral Anatomy

34. Oblique

35. Pos. chart

36. Practice Diagrams

37. Comparison

38. Fractures